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kwichris's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Violence and Infidelity
kwichris's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Violence and Infidelity
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I can see why I loved this one in my childhood. And while it may not have impacted who I am today as much as, say, A Little Princess did, it has definitely impacted my reading tastes to this day. Hard sci-fi, with a heavy dash of 'if your science is advanced enough it's indistinguishable from magic', as well as a section about a dystopian society, and a main character who loves math but struggles with her temper and social interactions.
There are some Christian themes in this book, though also an odd comment that seems to put Buddha on the same level with Jesus, and a character called a medium who can see the future. Generally, content is limited to some more or less veiled comments about infidelity, a bit of bullying and fighting, and the usual danger and tension you'd expect from an adventure story. This would make a great family read aloud, though for reading on their own, I wouldn't recommend it for the very youngest readers.
There are some Christian themes in this book, though also an odd comment that seems to put Buddha on the same level with Jesus, and a character called a medium who can see the future. Generally, content is limited to some more or less veiled comments about infidelity, a bit of bullying and fighting, and the usual danger and tension you'd expect from an adventure story. This would make a great family read aloud, though for reading on their own, I wouldn't recommend it for the very youngest readers.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity and Bullying
kirame's review
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, and Confinement
Minor: Murder, Physical abuse, Grief, and Infidelity
goldendreams's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Bullying, and Infidelity
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